The granddaddy of the E-text sites, Project Gutenberg has over 53,000 free ebooks in multiple
formats (including audiobooks) and languages. All texts are either in the public domain in the U.S.,
or the copyright holder has given permission for unlimited free non-commercial use.

A project of Tufts University, their flagship collection covers the history, literature and culture of
the Greco-Roman world. They also have a great deal of material from 19th century America, plus some Arabic,
Germanic, and Renaissance works.

The Center for the Study of the Great Ideas, founded by Dr. Mortimer Adler and Dr. Max Weismann, has two main purposes:
to "awaken citizens from their moral and intellectual slumbers and to understand why philosophy is everybody's
business;" and to "promulgate the insights and ideals embedded in Dr. Adler's lifelong intellectual work in the fields
of Philosophy, Liberal Education, Ethics and Politics."

The Great Books Foundation "is an independent, nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to provide people of
all ages with the opportunity to read, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of literature." Established in 1947,
the Foundation has helped thousands of people to begin their own Great Books discussion groups.

Kill Devil Hill has an eclectic grouping of forums and chat rooms for literature lovers. At last check I
counted nearly 100 chatrooms (and as many discussion groups), probably half of them on literature.

A gold mine of biographical information about over 1000 authors, from the famous to the totally obscure. Sorted by
last name and birthday (hence, the "Calendar"), so you can see which authors share your birthday (or throw a birthday party
for your favorite!). Just select "Authors' Calendar" from the left-side menu.

From their website: "Our curriculum is based on the Great Books, and our classes are discussion-based and intimate.
Our goal is to promote critical thinking and historical awareness by providing a broad-based liberal education in an
environment respectful of biblical Christianity."

From their website: "Shmoop will make you a better lover (of literature, history, life). See many sides to the
argument. Find your writing groove. Understand how lit and history are relevant today. We want to show your brain
a good time. Our mission: To make learning and writing more fun and relevant for students in the digital age."